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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,546.02, 607,932.98 and 249,560.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,546.02, 607,932.98 and 249,560.98 is: 344,382.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,546.02 : 607,932.98 = 249,560.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,546.02/607,932.98 = 249,560.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,546.02x = 607,932.98 × 249,560.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,546.02x = 151,716,348,431.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,716,348,431.34/440,546.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,382.52

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